If you’ve been hurt in a car accident and are considering legal action, then you need to be prepared for the process ahead. While this certainly includes gathering evidence and speaking to witnesses that can support your claim, you’ll also need to ready yourself to be...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Does aggressive driving get worse during the holidays?
Aggressive driving can be a problem at any time of the year – but it gets worse during the winter holiday season. According to data collected by the Gas Buddy app, there’s a 48% surge in aggressive driving at this time of the year – although it can vary a bit by your...
Is your teen driver aware of the 100 deadliest days of summer?
It is for our teenagers to become more independent as they age. One way they exercise that independence is by getting their driver's license. However, parents and teens should be particularly vigilant during this period, often called the "100 Deadliest Days of...
Preparing your teen driver for a Wisconsin winter
If your teen learned to drive and got their license this year while the weather was relatively mild, they may be in for a shock when they try to drive in the snow and ice this winter. As a parent, you want to prepare them before they have to get on the road. That...
18% of fatal accidents are rear-end crashes
Fatal accidents happen in numerous different ways, and it can sometimes be beneficial to break down the statistics so that drivers can understand what risks they face on the road. This can help drivers to focus on safety, while also being aware of the mistakes other...
5 kinds of drivers that commonly cause accidents
Some drivers are more likely to cause accidents than others. Some of these drivers violate traffic laws, while others may cause accidents because of simple mistakes. Here are the different kinds of drivers you may experience on the road: 1. Teen drivers People,...
Giving snowplows plenty of room isn’t just prudent – it’s the law
As Wisconsinites, we’re grateful to see a snowplow on the road on a snowy winter day –- unless it’s slowing down traffic ahead of us and keeping us from getting where we’re going on time. Drivers, when you encounter a snowplow, you need to give it extra space on each...
Why is nighttime driving more dangerous?
There are many dangers that drivers face at night that are rarely an issue during the day, such as low visibility. However, there for some reasons, the behaviors of those driving at night vastly differ from daytime drivers in important ways: Alcohol consumption It’s...
A look at snowmobile safety
Whether you are an experienced snowmobiler or new to the hobby, you know that there is nothing quite like riding the open trails on a snowmobile. However, as statistics will show, there are several drawbacks. Snowmobiles versus motorcycles. Snowmobiles share some of...
In what ways do the holidays make roads more dangerous?
The winter holidays generally mean family gatherings and celebrations. Unfortunately, those celebrations accompany a great deal of alcohol consumption and increased travel. This is a dangerous combination. Statistics related to alcohol and speed The statistics are...